StayAreasWhere to stay near Emirates Stadium
King's Cross is the closest area we cover, 2.9 km away from the Emirates Stadium. If you'd rather stay in town, Camden is 24 minutes home at 22:45 by bus 29. For less, Camden is 24 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $215, against $270.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 60,700 people
- What's on
- Arsenal home games and occasional concerts
- Nearest stations
- Arsenal (Piccadilly line), Holloway Road (Piccadilly line), Highbury & Islington (Victoria line and Overground) and Finsbury Park (Victoria and Piccadilly lines)
Where to stay for a match or concert at Emirates Stadium
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's CrossStations, canal & Coal Drops Yard | 23Piccadilly | 23bus 91 | $270 |
| CamdenMarkets, live music & the canal | 33bus 29, bus 43 | 24bus 29 | $215 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 32Piccadilly | 31Piccadilly | $400 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 35Piccadilly | 31Piccadilly | $360 |
| ShoreditchNightlife & food | 33bus 243, Great Northern | 32bus 19, bus 205 | $240 |
| BloomsburyBritish Museum & garden squares | 31Piccadilly | 32Piccadilly | $255 |
| MaryleboneVillage feel in the centre | 40Circle, Piccadilly | 37Piccadilly, Circle | $320 |
| TottenhamNorth London for the stadium, the Victoria line and Stansted | 34bus 476, Victoria, Piccadilly | 39Piccadilly, Victoria, Weaver | $160 |
| SohoRestaurants, bars & theatres | 40Victoria, Great Northern | 41Piccadilly, Victoria | $360 |
| WestminsterBest for first-time visitors | 39District, Victoria, Great Northern | 41Piccadilly, Victoria, District | $320 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Emirates Stadium cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park cope with crowds better than the small Arsenal station; both put you on the Victoria line to King's Cross in a few minutes.
Before you book
- King's Cross and Islington are the closest areas with plenty of hotels, 10 to 15 minutes away.
- Holloway Road station can be entry-restricted around kick-off; check TfL's matchday advice.
Hotels near Emirates Stadium
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Emirates Stadium and the areas on the map
Staying near Emirates Stadium: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Emirates Stadium?
King's Cross is the closest area we cover, 2.9 km away from the Emirates Stadium. If you'd rather stay in town, Camden is 24 minutes home at 22:45 by bus 29. For less, Camden is 24 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $215, against $270.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at the Emirates Stadium?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: King's Cross 23 minutes, Camden 24 minutes, Holborn 31 minutes, Covent Garden 31 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park cope with crowds better than the small Arsenal station; both put you on the Victoria line to King's Cross in a few minutes.
How much do hotels near the Emirates Stadium cost?
In King's Cross, typical doubles are about $135 budget, $270 mid-range and $565 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the Emirates Stadium?
Arsenal (Piccadilly line), Holloway Road (Piccadilly line), Highbury & Islington (Victoria line and Overground) and Finsbury Park (Victoria and Piccadilly lines).